Sensible Photonics
Paul Ohodnicki is an RK Mellon Faculty Fellow in Energy and Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, where efforts focus on interdisciplinary research in functional materials and energy applications. Ohodnicki also serves as Chief Technology Officer at CorePower Magnetics and Co-Founder of Sensible Photonics. As an adjunct faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, Ohodnicki teaches graduate courses on energy efficiency and power magnetics. In addition, responsibilities include Associate Editor for the Journal of Electronic Materials, overseeing research initiatives at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, and experience as an R&D Engineer at PPG Industries. Academic achievements encompass a PhD and MS in Materials Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as dual degrees in Engineering Physics and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Sensible Photonics
Sensible Photonics is partnering with utilities, OEMs and regulators to improve grid reliability and resilience through low-cost sensing solutions for distribution transformers and other electrical equipment. To keep pace with the growing demand for electricity and heightened threat from climate change, the grid needs to be smarter and more self-aware. At the same time, supply for distribution transformers is constrained, causing utilities to seek solutions for extending the life of these assets. Sensible Photonics fiber optic sensors provide real-time temperature readings for electrical assets and can enable the proactive prediction of required maintenance and imminent failures due to thermal runaway, resulting in improved reliability, financial savings, enhanced lifespan of equipment, operational efficiency, and safety. Future product offerings will enable real-time monitoring of additional critical parameters relevant for electrical equipment health monitoring.